Why are saunas so dear to people in Finland? Two sauna enthusiasts tell what makes their favourite sauna so special.

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Finnish sustainability and world-class sauna craftsmanship meet the North American wellness movement toward healthier, nature-connected living.

While Finland has arguably become more individualistic, sauna is an anchor to a collective subconscious that binds Finns ...

HELSINKI − Juuso Raukola uses the sauna in his home every single day. So do his wife and children. Raukola's parents do the same with their sauna, in their house, his friends and work colleagues in ...

There’s an word in Finnish which evades translation: löyly. It’s commonly used to describe the steam that rises when water is poured onto hot stones in a sauna. But it also signifies spirit or life ...

When thinking of a nordic region for a restful break, Finland might not be the first destination that springs to mind. But actually, it should be. If you’ve been looking for somewhere to totally ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The view from the Ursa Observatory at Kaivopuisto park, on the southern tip of Helsinki, encapsulates the ruggedness of the Finnish ...

Can Scotland compete with the sauna-loving Nordic and Baltic countries? Julia Clarke heads to the coast to find out ...